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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Gina K. Designs Hot Summer Blog Hop Part Two - Day 2

Welcome Everyone! 
It is Day 2 of our 
Gina K. Deigns Hot Summer Blog Hop Part Two
and what fun this has been with all these
 Fabulous Sets that have been released this month! :) 
Today We are Featuring Two More Wonderful Sets! 
Autumn Wreath Builder - By Gina K. Designs 
Autumn Wreath is temporarily out of stock, But don't worry if you didn't get one, They will be back soon! 
Peaceful Roses is the New Incentive 
Stamp Set (Free With a $75.00 Purchase)  
Gina K. Designs will be Giving a $50. Gift Code to someone who leaves a comment on all the blogs! :) Good Luck <3 
It Could Be YOU! 

Here is the: Autumn Wreath Builder Stamp Set 
This is a wonderful addition to the
 Original Wreath Builder Set. 
I love the fall images in this set! <3  

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Autumn Wreath Builder 
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, Coral Reef, 
      & Fresh Asparagus
Premium Dye Ink - Coral Reef, Fresh Asparagus, Jelly Bean Green, Dark Chocolate
Single Stitched Rectangle Die
 Versa Mark, Ribbon, and Wink of Stella


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Next I did a little watercolor background and stamped the greeting and image after it dried! :) 
Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Autumn Wreath Builder 
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base Weight & Black Onyx
Patterned Paper Pack - Giving Thanks
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Foam Squares, Bling, Watercolor, Watercolor Paper



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This one is from the release party! 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Autumn Wreath Builder 
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, Fresh Asparagus 
Premium Dye Ink - Fresh Asparagus, Jelly Bean Green, Honey Mustard, Sweet Mango, Tomato Soup,
      & Dark Chocolate 
Twine, Ribbon, and Bling 




Check out this Incentive stamp set! 
This is Peaceful Roses! <3 

I wanted to do something different, so I used Slate Cardstock to stamp the image on with the Amalgam Ink and colored in with Prisma Color Pencils, then added some Wink Of Stella on the flower and leaves! Of course the background stamp sets were a must again! <3 
Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Peaceful Roses (Incentive Stamp set) 
Background Stamps - Gauze & Petite Flourish
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, 
   & Slate
Premium Dye Ink - Bubble Gum Pink, Jelly Bean Green, & Slate
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Other supplies - Wink of Stella, Foam Squares, Enamel Dots, Twine 



This is the one from the Release Party! 
These background stamps work well with so many images! 
I also colored with Zig Markers! 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Peaceful Roses  (Incentive Stamp Set)
Background Stamp Set - Diagonal Stripes and Gauze
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, & Black Onyx
Premium Dye Ink - Plum Punch, & Jelly Bean Green
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, Bristol Smooth Paper, Black Pearl Bling 


For the Last one today! 
 I used the Greeting From Grand Garden and one of the New Stencils. Mega Flowers for this fun card! I love all the Flowers! <3 
Gian K. Designs:
Stencil - Mega Flowers
Stamp Set - Grand Garden. By: Alicia Krupsky
Premium Dye Ink - Wild Dandelion, Coral Reef 
Gingham Fancy Ribbon - Black / White
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Connect Glue
Gina Detail Clear Embossing Powder
Versa Fine - Black, Black pearl Bling


Thank You for stopping by! 
I hope you have enjoyed all the inspiration so far. 
Next Up is Laurie. 
Enjoy the rest of the hop!  
And Remember To Take A Little Time To Get Inky! ;) 
Thank you again! 
To shop > Gina K. Designs 

Karen Hightower > You Are Here 

Don't forget to leave a Comment for your chance to win! :) 



Monday, July 23, 2018

Gina K. Designs Hot Summer Blog Hop Part 2 - Day 1

Hi Everyone! 
Welcome to Our Part Two of Gina K. Designs 
Hot Summer Blog Hop.
We are so glad you have joined us today! 
Today We are Featuring 
Two New Sets 
Just a Little - By Lisa Hetrick 
Grand Garden - By Alicia Krupsky
Both of these sets will have you doing lots 
of coloring and fun techniques! :)

These two were from the release Party 
Just A Little

Grand Garden 

  
Hey, Do You Want a Chance to Win
 a $50.00 Gift Certificate? 
Leave a Comment on all the blogs and on Thursday We will announce the Winner of the Gina K. Designs Gift Certificate! 
Look for the the post in the Big New Forum On Stamp Tv. 

First Up is Stamp Set - Just A Little  by: Lisa Hetrick 
Here is a card made using the stripes and just the solid flower image! I love that it was quick to make, I think this would be great to make up several to have on hand.  :) 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Just A Little  by: Lisa Hetrick
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base and Layering Weight, Tranquil Teal 
Premium Dye Ink - Key Lime, & Tranquil Teal 
Connect Glue
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black, & Bling




Then we have this Beautiful set
 Grand Garden by- Alicia Krupsky 

Watercolored this big beautiful flower! 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Grand Garden   By: Alicia Krupsky
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, Tranquil Teal 
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black
Twine, Foam Squares, Watercolor Paper, Daniel Smith Watercolors, & Black Gel Pen 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Grand Garden by: Alicia Krupsky 
Art Stencil - Lovely Lace 
Pure Luxury Card Stock - Sea Glass, Black Onyx, White Heavy Base & Layering Weight
Premium Dye Ink - Sea Glass
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Connect Glue
Twine & Bling Foam Squares 



Thats all from me today!  :) 
Next up is Laurie. 

Lisa H. -  Illustrator - Just A Little 
Gina K.
Karen Hightower < You are Here!  

Thank you for stopping by and
 I hope you take a little time to get Inky!
To Shop Click Here >  Gina K. Designs 


Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Gina K. Designs - Hot Summer Release Blog Hop Part One - Day 2

Hi Everyone! 
Welcome to Day 2 of 
Gina K. Designs Hot Summer Release Blog Hop Part One! 
Today we are featuring Two sets! 
Tropical Tidings - by Theresa Momber
The New Incentive Set - Inspiring Poppies

These sets are Fantastic to color and do different techniques with.
For Your Chance to Win a $50.00 Gift Certificate for Gina K. Designs, leave a comment on all the blogs today! 
The Winner will be picked and posted on
 Friday in the Big New Forum at Stamp Tv!  :) 
This is Tropical Tidings. 
Check out these beautiful images! <3  
Did a little watercoloring! 
Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Tropical Tidings  by - Theresa Momber
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base Weight 
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Black Pearls, Watercolors and watercolor paper, foam squares



This is the one I made for the Release Party! 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Tropical Tidings - by Theresa Momber
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy & Layering Weight, also Black Onyx 
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Premium Dye Ink - Sea Glass & Powder Blue 
Fancy Ribbon - Black & White Gingham
Connect Glue
Copic Markers, Spectrum Noir Glitter Brush Marker - Clear




Next We have 
The Incentive set - Inspiring Poppies! 
LOVE This Set! 
After watercoloring the Flamingo I just had to do these flowers in another watercolor! :) <3  
Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Inspiring Poppies ( Incentive - Free with qualifying purchase!) 
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base Weight, Tangerine Twist, & Black Onyx
Embossing Powder  - Fine Detail Clear
Connect Glue
Watercolor Paper, Black Pearls, Twine, Foam Squares, Watercolors 


This is the one from the Release Party! 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Inspiring Poppies- New Incentive set
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base Weight, & Black Onyx
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Bristol Smooth Paper, Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, Black Pears, Black Copic Liner, Background was one left over from playing with Yupo Paper and Alcohol Inks, 


I hope you have enjoyed todays hop,
  be sure and watch for more info about 
Gina K. Design Hot Summer Release Part 2 coming July 19th. 
She has some more Fabulous Sets Coming Your Way! <3 
So, Are you ready for more inspiring creations? 
Up next is - Laurie S.
Karen Hightower - You Are Here! :) 
Lisa H. - Up Next!
Thank you for stopping by and 
I hope you get to take a little time to get inky! 
<3 
These sets are Now available!  :) 
To shop Click > Gina K. Designs 
and Be Sure to share your creation in our Facebook Group 













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Monday, July 9, 2018

Gina K. Designs - Hot Summer Release Blog Hop Day 1 Part 1


 What A Hot Summer it is! 
Gina K. Designs and Team Welcomes You 
to Day 1 of the  
Hot Summer Release Blog Hop!
Today we are featuring two new sets. 
This Girl Is - by Melanie Muenchinger
&
Unicorn Wishes - by Beth Silaika
Both of these sets are fabulous and so many possibilities with them! 
For your chance to Win a Gina K. Designs $50.00 Gift Certificate 
leave a comment on all the blogs! A winner will be announced on Friday! 
Here is a look at our first stamp set up! 
This Girl Is.... Melanie Filled This set full of inspiration! :) <3


This was a fun card to make! 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - This Girl Is  by- Melanie Muenchinger
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, & Black Onyx
Premium Dye Ink - Black Onyx, Ocean Mist
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Fine Detail Embossing Powder - Black Onyx
Connect Glue
Zig Clean Color Markers, Acetate, Copic Markers, Versa Fine

This one is from the release party! 
Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - This Girl Is - by Melanie Muenchinger
Background Stamp - Petite Flourish
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, & Black Onyx
Premium Dye Ink - Jelly Bean Green
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black
Connect Glue
Zig Clean Color Markers, Bristol Smooth Paper, Foam Squares






Next we have Unicorn Wishes! 
Beth has created a magical set with this cute little unicorn and the greetings are perfect to put a smile on everyones face! :) <3 
The stars are all sparkly, didn't catch it in the photo, what a fun set to make fun and wishful cards! :) 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Unicorn Wishes  by Beth Silaika
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, Black Onyx, & Metallic Silver
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Connect Glue
Ribbon, Copic, Spectrum Noir Glitter Marker, Foam Squares

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This one is from the Release Party

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Unicorn Wishes -by Beth Silaika
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, Black Onyx
Premium Dye Inks - Grass Green, Jelly Bean Green, Fresh Asparagus, Ocean Mist
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Connect Glue
Black & White Twine, Copic marker for Unicorn hair, butterflies & sun, Spectrum Noir Glitter Brush Marker, Foam Squares  



I hope you have enjoyed the cards created for this release and I know you are ready to check out all the other fabulous cards from the team! 
Thank You for hopping by! :) Next up is.....
Melanie Muenchinger - Illustrator - This Girl Is
Beth Silaika - Illustrator - Unicorn Wishes 
Karen Hightower - You Are Here! 

Thank you again and Remember to take a little time to get inky! ;) 
These sets are now available over at Gina K. Designs